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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,273.62, 55,576.05 and 22,369.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,273.62, 55,576.05 and 22,369.77 is: 30,869.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,273.62 : 55,576.05 = 22,369.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,273.62/55,576.05 = 22,369.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,273.62x = 55,576.05 × 22,369.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,273.62x = 1,243,223,456.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,223,456.01/40,273.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,869.42

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